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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · 7d

Happy International Lesbian Day! Today, we honour all lesbians, remember lesbian history, and celebrate lesbian activism.

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Sep 8

Alright, the cat’s out of the bag. The National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) has a new look, website, and a renewed vision for queer liberation in Ireland.

Since 1979, we’ve been connecting, cultivating, and celebrating the movement. And we're not stopping.

Explore the new site: nxf.ie

National LGBTQ+ Federation | Cultivating the ecosystem for queer liberation in Ireland

Founded in 1979, the NXF connects, cultivates, and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and movement to advance queer liberation.

nxf.ie

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · May 2

Ireland urgently needs to implement an informed consent model delivered in primary care, developed in co-production with the trans community. It’s high time that we respect trans people’s bodily autonomy and self-determination. The HSE and DOH must take action to make this happen. (3/3)

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · May 2

Trans people who are self-medicating need access to blood tests and hormone monitoring to keep themselves safe, without intervention. All trans people need to be given the choice to access gender-affirming hormone therapy from their primary care providers. (2/3)

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · May 2

Trans people should have the freedom to DIY their hormone therapy, but this should not be the only choice they have. Yet the Irish trans health system funnels care through a single gender clinic, restricting access in other settings and leaving trans people without options by design. (1/3)

The Journal Investigates @investigates.thejournal.ie · Apr 30

A new investigation has highlighted how some transgender people are turning to DIY-healthcare due to a lack of trust in the National Gender Service.

Read the full story here: jrnl.ie/6691757

Transgender people turning to DIY-healthcare due to lack of trust in National Gender Service

The Journal Investigates heard from transgender people pushed into accessing healthcare outside the official channels

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Apr 30

Today's article in @investigates.thejournal.ie should raise serious concern about conditions at the NGS. No one clinic should hold such control over an entire community. We call for the HSE to review its gender service provision and to move toward an informed consent model delivered in primary care.

The Journal Investigates @investigates.thejournal.ie · Apr 29

A new investigation has highlighted traumatic experiences and long wait times with the National Gender Service for transgender people seeking gender-affirming healthcare.

Read the full story here: jrnl.ie/6690859

‘It left me traumatised’: The barriers to accessing transgender healthcare in Ireland

The HSE has admitted that transgender healthcare is ‘limited’ and is ‘not meeting people’s full range of needs’.

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Apr 16

While trans people in Ireland remain protected under the Employment Equality, Equal Status, and Gender Recognition Acts, know that we will fight to keep it that way. We will resist the anti-trans agenda taking root in our legal system. And we will continue to advocate for trans liberation — always.

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Apr 16

Make no mistake: laws like this can never erase trans people or the power we hold. We have always existed. We will continue to exist — even if our lives, our bodies, and our realities threaten the gendered system of power all too many seek to uphold.

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Apr 16

The basis for this decision is unfounded. It will harm not just trans women, but all women. Shrinking the boundaries of who is considered a woman puts every woman at risk. Protecting trans women is protecting all women. Our struggle, and our freedom, is shared.

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Apr 16

This ruling enables the exclusion of trans women from 'single-sex' spaces, further eroding their already-precarious safety and access. Trans women, who face pervasive systemic violence and marginalisation, are being pushed further out of public life. But trans women belong — everywhere.

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Apr 16

Sex and gender are constructs shaped and enforced by the system of cisheteropatriarchy. This system punishes those who live outside its boundaries. That punishment is often disguised as 'protection' — and trans women are bearing the brunt. In no uncertain terms, trans women are women.

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Apr 16

Today, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ refer exclusively to 'biological sex', deciding that trans women are not legally women under the Equality Act.

To all the trans women in the UK, we want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you. 🧵

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Feb 15

Hey folks! 🦋 Please bear with us as we migrate our post archive from Twitter/X to Bluesky over the next couple days. We'll share a proper introduction once we're done with that process!

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Feb 15

The NXF would like to congratulate @MichealMartinTD on being elected #Taoiseach.

We look forward to working with his Govt and all political parties to advance LGBT+ equality.

It is crucial that the commitments around 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ issues in Prog for Govt are delivered.

#Dail

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Feb 15

Our chair @annanolan70 was delighted to speak at our special @TheGalas event last night held in conjunction with @GCNmag & hosted by our wonderful friends at @EY_Ireland

We really appreciate those in the corporate sector who are genuine allies of our community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Feb 15

Happy New Year all!

In 2025, the NXF & our allies will continue our efforts to improve the lives of LGBT+ people.

As a new Govt takes office, we are calling for strong 🏳️‍🌈 policy commitments in line with our #VoteWithPride Manifesto

#NewYear #ForwardsNotBackwards

National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Feb 15

The NXF welcomes the significant increase in the number of openly LGBT+ candidates elected to the Dail last Friday.

Visibility & representation matter 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#GE24 #VoteWithPride🏳️‍🌈 #IfYouCantSeeItYouCantBeIt

@GCNmag

National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Feb 15

It is crucial that the commencement of this vital legislation is accompanied by comprehensive training for those working in the criminal justice system, along with robust and consistent enforcement.

@gardainfo @DeptJusticeIRL #HateCrime #StopHate 🏳️‍🌈

National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Feb 15

According to a newly released survey, vast majority of the public want hate crime to be treated as a high policing priority

The Hate Offences Act is due to come into force shortly, providing much needed protections for communities 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

@GCNmag @gardainfo
https://www.thejournal.ie/garda-pub...

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Feb 15

We and our partners in the 🏳️‍🌈 sector have published our #VoteWithPride Manifesto ahead of #GE24

One of our asks is for the next Govt to update incitement to hatred legislation to make it fit-for-purpose.

The safety of our communities is more important than ‘populist’ politics.

National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Feb 15

Research shows that LGBT+ voters vote in much higher numbers than average.

Nov 29 will be no different.

From hate crime/speech to many other many pressing issues facing our community, we need political leadership than is firm in its allyship
& delivering reform.

#RTEUpfront

National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Feb 15

🇺🇸 LGBT+ voters overwhelmingly rejected Trump and his hate.

We express our solidarity with them and everyone else in 🇺🇸 who now fear for their rights & freedoms.

When asked, Irish people strongly opposed Trump’s election.

#GE24 #GE2024

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna178939

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National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Feb 15

#VoteWithPride 🏳️‍🌈 on Nov 29!

We are calling on next Govt to deliver 👇

*A no-loopholes ban on ‘conversion practices’

*Updated hate speech laws

*Fully LGBT+ inclusive ed curriculum

*Trans healthcare

Now more than ever, 🇮🇪 must move forwards, not backwards!

#GE24 #GE2024

National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) @nxf.ie · Feb 15

The Dail finally passed the much needed Hate Crime Bill last night.

The Bill isn’t perfect and the hate speech provisions must be promptly revisited & enacted. However, it will afford long overdue protections to communities targeted by hate.

See how your local TD voted here: